The Edmonton Oilers received a somewhat surprising endorsement Thursday ahead of Game 5 against the Canucks, with former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi throwing his support behind the team.
Nenshi, a well-known face in Alberta politics who served three terms as Calgary mayor, announced he would be running for the NDP leadership back in March.
Nenshi posted to his X account Thursday afternoon, saying, “As a Calgarian, I’m not gonna lie, this hurts a bit. But… here goes nothing. GO OILERS! It’s bound to be an exciting Game 5.”
Nenshi also states in the video, “I guess I am running to be the premier of the whole province, so here it goes, go Oilers.”
Take a look at the video for yourself below.
As a Calgarian, I’m not gonna lie, this hurts a bit. But…here goes nothing. GO OILERS! It’s bound to be an exciting Game 5. Good luck @edmontonoilers! pic.twitter.com/PdFZjGPtk1
— Naheed Nenshi (@nenshi) May 16, 2024
The post was well received by some, while others were not such big fans of the statement.
Its been well over a decade since I agreed with you on something!
— Jim Romeril (@romerilj) May 16, 2024
Damn you just lost your voter base #LetsGoOilers
— Dom (@IllKray) May 16, 2024
Don’t jinx them
— John Lester (@JohnLes84023487) May 16, 2024
You should be cheering for Lindholm and Zadorov!
— Adaminkw (@adaminkw) May 16, 2024
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